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Aus Open Day 15 - Carlos Alcaraz: History BoyThe 2026 Australian Open men’s final (Day 15) as Carlos Alcaraz, age 22, defeats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam (all four majors).1 Feb 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 25 chapters
Aus Open Day 14 - Rybakina’s glory but did Sabalenka blow it?Australian Open women’s singles final recap (Day 14): Elena Rybakina defeats world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, plus debate over whether Sabalenka “blew it” in the third set.31 Jan 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 24 chapters
Aus Open Day 13 - Djokovic vs Alcaraz, for historyAustralian Open men’s singles semifinals “Day 13” recap and what it sets up for Sunday’s final: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz.30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 22 chapters
Aus Open Day 12 - Rybakina vs. Sabalenka showdown setAustralian Open women’s semifinals night preview and reactions, focusing on the set-up for the final: Elena Rybakina vs Irina Sabalenka.29 Jan 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 15 chapters
Aus Open Day 11 - Djokovic dream still alive, or is it?Day 11 of the 2026 Australian Open (renamed “Dud Slam” by the hosts for weather/one-sided matches).28 Jan 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 31 chapters
Aus Open Day 10 - What happened to Coco Gauff?Australian Open “Inferno Day” coverage plus match analysis. The hosts discuss extreme heat and All Abilities Day at Melbourne Park, then focus on Carlos Alcaraz’s dominant win over Alex de Minaur and…27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 25 chapters
Aus Open Day 9 - Can Showtime Shelton shock Sinner?Australian Open Day 9 preview and results roundup, focusing on women’s quarterfinal matchups and key men’s singles/tech controversies.26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 24 chapters
Aus Open Day 8 - The day the big guns arrivedDay 8 of the 2026 Australian Open (fourth round). The hosts complain about one-sided “thrashings” on the show courts, but highlight standout performances and the biggest off-court news: Jakub Mensik…25 Jan 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
Aus Open Day 7 - Are Sinner and Djokovic lucky to still be in the tournament?Australian Open Day 7 men’s and women’s match roundup, centered on extreme heat drama, “luck” in survival, and a separate controversy involving Novak Djokovic nearly hitting a ball kid.24 Jan 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 19 chapters
Aus Open Day 6 - Things are about to get seriousAustralian Open Day 6 recap and analysis across women’s and men’s draws, focusing on major match outcomes, upcoming Round of 16 matchups, and “comeback” storylines.23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 28 chapters
Aus Open Day 5 - What led to Osaka aggro?Australian Open Day 5 recap focused on “oldies” men’s matches (Stan Wawrinka, Novak Djokovic, Marin Cilic), plus a major women’s on-court incident (“Osaka aggro”) and notable women’s upsets and…22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 31 chapters
Aus Open Day 4 - Where does this loss leave Raducanu?Day 4 Australian Open tennis coverage, focusing on men’s results and matchups (Alcaraz vs Yannick Hanfmann; Medvedev vs “Mute” Zhang; Norrie vs Emilio Nava; Zverev’s path), plus women’s shocks and…21 Jan 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 23 chapters
Aus Open Day 3 - Keys, Sinner start title defences wellAustralian Open Day 3 (end of Round 1) review—focus on Madison Keys’ comeback win, other notable women’s and men’s results, plus discussion of injuries and whether five-set tennis is fit for purpose.20 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 24 chapters
Aus Open Day 2 - Big guns progress, but who looked best?Day 2 of the Australian Open women’s and men’s matches, focusing on who looked strongest, plus crowd/venue issues and a “Sensation of the Day” tease.19 Jan 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 26 chapters
Aus Open Day 1 - How did post-Ferrero Alcaraz look?Day 1 of the Australian Open, focusing on men’s and women’s key matches, surprises, and storylines; plus a women’s segment on Sabalenka, Paolini, and major upsets.18 Jan 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 31 chapters
Aus Open Preview with Pam Shriver!Australian Open 2026 hype and preview coverage, including press-conference reactions, recent tournament results (Adelaide, Hobart, Auckland), and a detailed first-round order-of-play rundown.17 Jan 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
BONUS: The Tennis Podcast Meets - Melbourne 2026 Edition“Tennis Podcast Meets” (Australian Open 2026 eve/lead-up) features five interviews with players and one-point slam finalist Joanna Garland, mixing comebacks, breakthrough stories, injury rehab, and…17 Jan 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 26 chapters
Aus Open Media Day - Alcaraz faces Ferrero questioningAustralian Open Media Day coverage—press-conference takeaways, jet lag talk, and early tournament storylines for men’s and women’s draws.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 24 chapters
Aus Open Draws - Winners, losers, picks and shocksAustralian Open draw day analysis—how the women’s and men’s singles draws shape potential matchups, shocks, and winners, plus “round one bangers” to watch.15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 34 chapters
Aus Open - Inside The One Point SlamThe Australian Open 2026 “One Point Slam” (second edition) at Rod Laver Arena—how the format worked, what went wrong in the live/TV production, and what it means for future events.14 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 29 chapters
BONUS - AO Re-Lived: Andy Murray’s Near Misses“Andy Murray’s Near Misses” at the Australian Open, focusing on his five finals in Melbourne (all losses) and the broader story of his Australian Open career from debut in 2006 through later…12 Jan 2026 · 2 h 16 min · 45 chapters
Poland win United Cup, but is Swiatek’s form a worry?The episode reviews the just-finished United Cup (Sydney) and then pivots to early-season form ahead of the Australian Open, plus other warm-up tournaments (Brisbane, Auckland, Hong Kong).11 Jan 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
2026 - Who’s started well, and who hasn’t?Early 2026 tennis season review through United Cup (Perth and Sydney), focusing on who started well vs who looks off, plus rule/tech controversies and notable off-court statements.5 Jan 2026 · 1 h 33 min · 30 chapters
Cheap, flat and shallow. Did anyone really win the Battle of the Sexes?The Tennis Podcast discusses the “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition (Nick Kyrgios vs Irina Sabalenka) and then pivots to real tour news: Juan Carlos Ferrero’s split from Carlos Alcaraz, plus United Cup…29 Dec 2025 · 1 h 20 min · 29 chapters